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Bentley 1V

Grey and Silver · Petrol · 1951 · 4,000 cc

899 FVWMOT history

899 FVW is a grey and silver petrol Bentley 1V first used on 18 Dec 1951. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2025 and it has passed 10 of 10 MOT tests, with 8,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2025
Mileage
8,768 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2024
MOT tests
10
10 passed · 0 failed
Per year
398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
899 FVW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
1V
Colour
Grey and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1951
First used
18 Dec 1951
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2025
Latest MOT test
30 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

899 FVW was last recorded at 8,768 miles on 30 May 2024, 3,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
5,296 miles · 11 Apr 2017
Between the last two tests
3,472 miles
Average per year
398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 8,768 miles
  • 2017 – 5,296 miles
  • 2012 – 5,057 miles
  • 2011 – 4,829 miles
  • 2010 – 4,530 miles
  • 2009 – 3,952 miles
  • 2008 – 3,400 miles
  • 2007 – 2,447 miles
  • 2006 – 1,909 miles
  • 2005 – 1,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass8,768 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front king pin slight play
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

10 tests since 13 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass8,768 miles (+3,472)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    8,768 miles
    Test number
    884566351347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front king pin slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass5,296 miles (+239)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    5,296 miles
    Test number
    252374989764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  3. Pass5,057 miles (+228)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    5,057 miles
    Test number
    295078792414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  4. Pass4,829 miles (+299)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    4,829 miles
    Test number
    656799591195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  5. Pass4,530 miles (+578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    4,530 miles
    Test number
    424770100209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  6. Pass3,952 miles (+552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    3,952 miles
    Test number
    723847399149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Pass3,400 miles (+953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    3,400 miles
    Test number
    384908298164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Pass2,447 miles (+538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    2,447 miles
    Test number
    663271617292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass1,909 miles (+680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    1,909 miles
    Test number
    261979956107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass1,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    1,229 miles
    Test number
    850484265127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 899 FVW

What vehicle is registration 899 FVW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 899 FVW on a grey and silver petrol Bentley 1V first used on 18 Dec 1951. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 899 FVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 899 FVW expired on 29 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 899 FVW?
The MOT on 899 FVW expired on 29 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 899 FVW done?
899 FVW was recorded at 8,768 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2024, an average of 398 miles a year.
Has 899 FVW ever failed its MOT?
No. 899 FVW has passed all 10 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on 899 FVW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 899 FVW find?
899 FVW passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front king pin slight play; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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